Sarah’s Tent

Sarah’s Tent welcomes individuals in interfaith relationships, Jews-by-Choice, or blended families who want to build a foundation and/or expand their Jewish knowledge, strengthen bonds to Judaism or are considering conversion.

Sarah’s Tent provides opportunities for participants to meet and create new friendships with other individuals interested in learning more about Judaism and to have the chance to address joys, concerns and questions in a relaxed, supportive setting.

Sarah’s Tent is facilitated by Jewish Family Service, Alliance for Jewish Education and a featured speaker, often a rabbi or Jewish educator.

This free monthly gathering meets 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Registration is required. Please eMail Debbie Rosenberg or call her at (248) 205-2537.

2007–2008 Schedule

Tuesday September 18, 2007

High Holiday Ritual & Observance

Fall High Holidays: Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur and the Meaning of Tzedakah.

Location: Carole & Henry Binder’s House
9207 Inkster Road, Livonia, MI 48150

Educator: Susan Goutkovitch of Jewish Family Service

Wednesday October 17, 2007

Jewish Music and Prayer

Location: Adat Shalom Synagogue
29901 Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills

Educator: Cantor Frank Lanzkron-Tamarazo of Adat Shalom

Thursday November 8, 2007

Chanukah - December Dilemma

Location: Sue Nash’s House
304 W. Woodland, Ferndale, MI 48220

Educator: Rabbi Joey Krakoff of Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Meet at the Street / “Every Picture Tells A Story” Exhibit
at Shalom Street

Location: Shalom Street at the Jewish Community Center
6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Educator: Wendy Sadler, Shalom Street Director

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Life Cycle Events: Brit Milah, Bar/Bat Mitzvah/Marriage/Death

Location: Sue Nash’s House
304 W. Woodland, Ferndale, MI 48220

Educator: Rabbi Daniel Wolpe of Beth Shalom Center for Jewish Learning

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Everything you ever needed to know about the Mikvah

Location: Temple Israel

Educator: Rabbi Marla Hornsten of Temple Israel

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Touch of Purim

Location: The Shul
6890 West Maple Road in West Bloomfield

Educator: Rabbi Shemtov of The Shul

Friday, March 21, 2008

Attend a Purim Megillah Reading Service

Location: The Shul
6890 West Maple Road in West Bloomfield

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Passover Rituals and Observances

Location: Congregation Shir Tikvah
3900 Northfield Pkwy in Troy

Educator: Rabbi Aaron Starr and Elwin Greenwald
of Congregation Shir Tikvah

Thursday, May 22, 2007

Sarah’s Tent Wrap-Up and Pot Luck Dinner

Location: Sue Nash’s House
304 W. Woodland, Ferndale, MI 48220

Educator: Corinne Stavish, Storyteller
Debbie Rosenberg and Susan Gutkovitch